My passion for photography grew out of a love of exploring the hills, moors and dales of the Lake District, Yorkshire and Scotland. Initially I spent a number of years using a large format camera learning the importance of a meticulous workflow and balanced composition.
We are fortunate to enjoy an ever-changing seasonal landscape in the UK and this makes for a fascinating place to explore and photograph. Hardly has one season established itself when another is soon upon us. I have spent many hours climbing and walking in Northern Britain and through photography have discovered many unique and beautiful places. From the isolated wilderness of the mountains and coast of Northern Scotland to the rugged moorland on my doorstep in Yorkshire – I love being outdoors, watching the light, and trying to capture the texture and details of our precious environment.
In my work as a whole, there are 3 key elements: the colour and tones of autumnal flora, the flow and passage of water, and the detailed patterns in mountain and coastal geology. I hope the images represent the sense of calmness and wonder which I experience and will provide inspiration to explore these remote landscapes.”
I ham a regular contributor to the John Muir Trust Wild Nature Diary and Calendar.
PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS
Asferico XII International Nature Photography Competition Shortlisted, 2019
Outdoor Photographer of the Year 2018 Shortlisted
Better Moments Photographer of the Year Winner - Gold Award, 2017
Epson International Pano Award 1 Silver and 4 Bronze Awards 2016
RPS International Print Award 159 Finalist, 2016
Outdoor Photographer of the Year Portfolio Finalist, 2016
Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year Commended, 2016
Travel Photographer of the Year Finalist, 2014
Landscape Photographer of the Year Commended, 2014
International Photography Awards Honorable Mention, 2014
Epson International Pano Awards Top 50 and 4 Bronze Awards, 2014
Prix de la Photographie Paris Winner First Prize - Nature, 2014
Scottish Nature Photographer Award Finalist - Coastal, 2014
International Garden Photographer of the Year Highly Commended, 2012
Joe Cornish Gallery Summer Exhibition Gold Portfolio Award, 2011
PUBLICATIONS
John Muir Trust Wild Nature Diary and Calendar 2012-2018
On Landscape Issue 154 Featured Photographer, 2018
Royal Photographic Society 159 International Print Exhibition Catalogue of Exhibition, 2016/2017
Outdoor Photography Magazine “In the Spotlight”, January 2016
Outdoor Photography Magazine “The Big View”, October 2015
Outdoor Photography Portfolio 1 “Moonrise over Jökulsárlón”
Landscape Photographer of the Year - Portfolio 8 “Above Rosedale”
Landscape Photography Masterclass Vision & Style “Reeds on Loch Lurgainn”
